IT Strategist for AI and Data (m/f/d)

IT Strategist for AI and Data (w/m/d) Whether it’s Bavarian, English, or JavaScript—we understand each other. Full-time and part-time positions available Permanent position Application deadline: October 6, 2026 E14 TVöD / A14 Start date: as soon as possible Option to work from home Reference number: 25235 Your area of responsibility it@M, City-Wide Solutions and Platforms Business Unit, Data & AI Center of Excellence (DAICE), Architecture, Project Management & Strategy (APS) Service Area, Agnes-Pockels-Bogen 33, 80992 Munich What You Can Achieve with Us The City of Munich is seeking an innovative and forward-thinking individual to serve as an IT Strategist for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data. In this key position, you will play a pivotal role in further developing our specialized strategy for artificial intelligence and actively shape the digital transformation of our city administration. You will develop and optimize the specialized strategy for AI with the goal of making administrative processes more efficient and sustainably improving the user-friendliness of digital services for citizens. In doing so, you will analyze and evaluate current AI trends with regard to their applicability in administrative workflows and for our citizens. Together with the IT architecture team, you will evaluate new technologies and expand the strategic roadmap for implementing AI solutions. In addition, you will address inquiries regarding regulatory issues and help ensure compliance, data protection, and security by optimizing internal processes. Another key focus of your work is knowledge transfer: Through training sessions, workshops, and presentations, you will promote the competent use of AI and data within the city administration and foster a modern, digital culture of innovation. Due to the nature of the role, you must be willing to undertake frequent business trips—including those lasting several days—and occasionally work on weekends. Already eager to get started? You can get to know the team and the role even before applying. Here’s what you can look forward to Attractive compensation: E14 TVöD (depending on experience level, from €5,298.27 to €7,551.78 gross per month for full-time employment) / A14, annual bonus, performance-based pay, company pension plan, location and family allowances, and capital-forming benefits. Mobility: Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket Job or the IsarCardJob (tax-free) as well as JobRad bike leasing. Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours, remote work/working from home, various work schedule models. Housing: Option to rent a company-leased apartment. Family: Reserved spots in municipal daycare centers, kindergartens, and after-school care centers. Professional Development: A wide range of training and continuing education opportunities for professional and personal development. Health: A variety of workplace health management programs. Onboarding: Structured onboarding with a dedicated mentor. What You Bring to the Table a successfully completed Modular Qualification for positions starting at A14 (MQ4) or a career qualification for the third qualification level of the specialized career track in Natural Sciences and Technology, with a focus on administrative informatics, confirmed by a note in your most recent periodic evaluation, or a career qualification for the third qualification level of the specialized career track in Administration and Finance with a confirmation note in the most recent periodic evaluation, or a successfully completed master’s degree in computer science, business informatics, or a comparable field, or a successfully completed master’s degree* and extensive (at least three years) relevant professional experience in the IT sector with the rollout of AI and data strategies or processes for complex environments following successful completion of the required qualification *In this case, the City of Munich will assess equivalent skills and experience in accordance with the TVöD pay scale. We place great importance on the following Expertise in strategy development, AI and data technologies, as well as in AI governance (EU AI Act / AI Regulation, GDPR, drafting of guidelines); proficiency in spoken and written German at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) (to be demonstrated, if applicable, by a corresponding certificate) A results- and goal-oriented mindset, particularly technical problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and strategic acumen Strong communication skills, particularly the ability to convey information effectively, explain complex concepts clearly, motivate others, and persuade The following are considered an advantage: experience in committee work, and experience in conducting training sessions, workshops, and presentations Applicants who are already civil servants employed by another public employer can only be considered through transfer or secondment. The City of Munich is committed to equality, equal opportunity, and anti-discrimination, including in its recruitment processes. Therefore, we expect all applicants to demonstrate competence in equality and diversity. You can find more details on the City of Munich’s general job requirements, which are an integral part of this job posting, here. The municipal agency it@M The IT Department is responsible for and manages the City of Munich’s entire IT infrastructure. We ensure that the city’s IT infrastructure meets its current and future needs. We are driving the digital transformation of the City of Munich and playing a pioneering role. Our work and our services are transforming the City of Munich into a digital metropolis that sets standards of which our employees are proud. As part of the IT Department, we—with over 1,200 employees at the municipal agency it@M—provide a modern IT and telecommunications infrastructure, implement professional IT solutions, and ensure the IT operations of the City of Munich. Do you have questions? Technical questions Mr. Niclas Karsten, Phone: 089 233-792944, Email: niclas.karsten@muenchen.de Questions about the application Ms. Claudia Leimer, Phone: 089 233-764054, Email: por-2.121.por@muenchen.de We look forward to receiving your application! Please use our application portal to submit your application. Application deadline: October 6, 2026 For more information about the City of Munich, please visit: stadt.muenchen.de/rathaus/karriere.